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Wipers All Modes and Washer Inoperative P42

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the WIPER fuse.

is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Repair the source of the overload in CKT 143 (YEL) between the instrument panel (IP) fuse block, cavity G 1 and the wiper/washer body builder provision connector C 207, cavity D or the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity D.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY or the RUN position.
  2. Use a test light to probe from connector C 207, cavity D to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open in CKT 143 (YEL) between the instrument panel (IP) fuse block cavity G 1 and C 207, cavity D.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

Use a test light to probe the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity D to ground. Refer to Probing Electrical Connectors in Wiring Systems.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the open in CKT 143 (YEL) between the IP fuse block, cavity G 1 and the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity D.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector at the base of the steering column.
  2. Turn and hold the windshield wiper and washer switch in the MIST position.
  3. Connect a test light from the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity E to ground and cavity F to ground.

Did the test light illuminate at both cavities?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 20

8

  1. Turn the windshield wiper and washer switch to the LOW position.
  2. Connect a test light from the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity E to ground and cavity F to ground.

Did the test light illuminate at both cavities?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 20

9

  1. Turn the windshield wiper and washer switch to the HIGH position.
  2. Connect a test light from the windshield wiper and washer pigtail connector, cavity C to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 20

10

  1. Turn and hold the windshield wiper and washer switch in the WASH position.
  2. Connect a test light from the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity B to ground.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 20

11

  1. Disconnect connector C 207.
  2. Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance from the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, (wire harness side) cavity F to C 207, cavity F.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

1.0 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the open in CKT 98 (ORN) between the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity F and C 207, cavity F.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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13

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance from the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, (wire harness side) cavity E to C 207, cavity E.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

1.0 ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the open in CKT 91 (GRY) between the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity E and C 207, cavity E.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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15

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance from the windshield wiper and washer pigtail connector, (wire harness side) cavity C to C 207, cavity C.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

1.0 ohms

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Repair the open in CKT 92 (PPL) between the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity C to C 207, cavity C.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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17

Use a J 39200 DMM to measure the resistance from the windshield wiper and washer switch connector, (wire harness side) cavity B to C 207, cavity B.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

1.0 ohms

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

18

Repair the open in CKT 94 (PPL) between the windshield wiper and washer switch pigtail connector, cavity B and C 207, cavity B.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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19

Repair the windshield wiper and washer motor or wiring beyond C 207.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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20

Replace the windshield wiper and washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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